Chapter 121: Preventing Unexpected Complications
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Jiang Ling’er frowned and responded, “Dad, this is something you should decide on your own. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to tell Grandpa, considering the circumstances. Besides, I’m not sure how to handle this.”
This matter might anger her grandfather to death. Jiang Ling’er would definitely not do it.
Jiang Hua contemplated this for a moment and then said, “Since the news has already been leaked, it’s best to inform him as soon as possible to prevent any unexpected complications.”
Jiang Ling’er nodded and inquired, “What’s your plan, Dad?”
Jiang Hua thought for a moment before deciding, “I have a crucial meeting scheduled for tonight that I can’t postpone. I’ll speak to Father afterward. We shouldn’t rush this matter, especially since Jiang Jun might react impulsively.” Jiang Ling’er offered, “That sounds like a good plan. What can I do to help?” Jiang Hua said, “Wait for me to pick you up from school. When the time comes, you can put in a good word for me.”
Jiang Ling’er agreed and couldn’t help but sigh internally. The original host’s insensibility had already angered the old master. Now, it was the original host’s father’s turn. This father-daughter pair truly brought a lot of trouble upon themselves. She just hoped that the old master wouldn’t succumb to anger.
Ten minutes later, their car arrived at the Jiang Group’s headquarters.
Jiang Ling’er encouraged her father, “Dad, don’t dwell on it too much. Focus on the meeting.”
Jiang Hua nodded gratefully and responded, “I understand. 1’11 head to the meeting first. Please be careful on the way.”
Jiang Ling’er nodded and said goodbye to her father. After watching her father enter the company, she asked the driver to start the car.
Later that evening, Old Master Jiang summoned Jiang Hua and Jiang Ling’er to his study. The atmosphere was heavy with tension, and the gravity of the situation was palpable.
Old Master Jiang declared, “You can tell me now. I sense that this is an important matter.”
Jiang Hua, feeling extremely anxious, began, “Dad, this is very important. I’ve been hiding it from you. I want to share it with you now, but you should be prepared.”
Old Master Jiang, visibly concerned, urged, “Stop beating around the bush. Get to the point.”
Jiang Hua steeled himself and announced, “Dad, Jiang Jun is not my biological child.”
Old Master Jiang, stunned by this revelation, sat down heavily in his chair, clutching and patting his chest before closing his eyes.
Jiang Hua cried out in alarm, “Dad!”
Jiang Ling’er, equally worried, exclaimed, “Grandpa!”
Both of them rushed to the old man’s side.
Jiang Hua quickly grabbed a teacup and offered it to his father, urging, “Dad, please have some tea to calm your nerves.”
Jiang Ling’er immediately reached for her phone and nervously offered, “Grandpa, I’ll call the family doctor right away. Please hold on.”
Old Master Jiang took a sip of tea and began to look better. He responded, “You don’t need to. I’m fine.”
Jiang Hua and Jiang Ling’er exchanged puzzled glances. Old Master Jiang’s expression appeared to have improved, but why had he clutched and patted his chest earlier?
Jiang Ling’er probed cautiously, “Grandpa, are you truly feeling well? When you patted your chest earlier, you seemed to be in discomfort.”
Jiang Hua also added anxiously, “Dad, are you sure you’re alright?”
Old Master Jiang sighed deeply and admitted, “What’s wrong with both of you? I’m perfectly fine. Why do you both look so unwell?”
Jiang Hua hastily shook his head and expressed remorse, “Dad, 1 didn’t mean to worry you. I’m sorry, it’s just…l shouldn’t have dropped such a bombshell so suddenly.”
Old Master Jiang sighed and stated, “No matter how important the matter is, you should have told me earlier. If you hadn’t, I would never have known.”
Jiang Hua said lightly, “Ling’er’s change has made me understand many things. Dad, I was too selfish in the past and almost made an irreparable mistake. Please punish me.”
In fact, Old Master Jiang had suspected it a long time ago, but he chose to believe his son. In the end, his son lied to him.
Old Master Jiang said, “It’s such an important matter. You’ve hidden it for so many years. It’s impossible for me not to be angry, but I’m very relieved that you can tell me now.”
Jiang Hua’s eyes brimmed with tears as he guiltily replied, “I’m so sorry, Dad.”
Old Master Jiang said, “Enough with the apologies. I’m not blaming you.”
Jiang Hua didn’t expect his father to forgive him so easily. He felt even more remorseful for lying to his father for so many years. He confessed, “Dad, you don’t know how guilty I’ve felt all these years. I’ve let down my children and the Jiang family.”
Old Master Jiang responded gently, “That’s enough. You’ve changed now, and I’m grateful to Ling’er for making you realize the truth. We need to thank her. Without her retaliation, the Jiang family’s eldest grandson would always have been Jiang Jun.”
Jiang Ling’er finally breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that her grandfather was all right. She added, “Grandpa, I’m glad you’re taking this news well. We were worried that you wouldn’t be able to handle the news..”